Incinerator Slowly Makes Its Way To Camp Minden

Camp Minden, Louisiana The Louisiana Department of Transportation (LADOT)has issued a warning to drivers about traffic delays expected during the delivery of the Controlled Burn Chamber (CBC), an incinerator which will be used to dispose of explosives at Camp Minden. The CBC, which began its journey to the site on Monday, February 8, is scheduled to arrive on Thursday, February 11.

The incinerator, which measures 182 X 27.5 X 26 feet is only expected to travel at a maximum speed of 15 mph. Traffic in the areas along the route will see major slowdowns and stoppages with high congestion during the chamber's movement. LADOTD asks drivers avoid the areas if possible during scheduled transport times. For details of the route and roads affected visit //www.google.com/maps/.

Electric service to approximately 6,000 SWEPCO customers will also be disrupted during the move at different times. In order to let the incinerator safely pass, crews will need to disconnect and reconnect electric wires along the route at 452 places. SWEPCO plans to notify impacted customers of the service interruptions by means of automated phone calls.